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title: "Universal Information and Advice Service"
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# Universal Information and Advice Service

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89247cfa-6aa0-4856-a0de-5c3b02d774dc

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## Summary

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting tenders for the "Universal Information and Advice Service," aimed at creating a comprehensive information and advice service for Barnsley residents. The total value of the contract is £350,000 and falls under the services category, specifically focusing on other community, social, and personal services. The tender process, classified as open, was published on 12th April 2019, with the deadline for submission set for 13th May 2019. The contract is set to commence on 1st July 2019 and will last until 30th June 2022, with the service to be delivered in the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in providing essential services to the local community. Companies specialising in legal advisory and representation services, as well as those offering community support solutions, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this process not only allows businesses to secure valuable contracts but also contributes to enhancing the service landscape for residents in Barnsley.

## Notice

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (the Council) is looking to procure a universal information and advice service. This contract will create a single universal information and advice service for Barnsley residents which is free at source and streamline the service offer, and improve value for money. Please visit https://www.yortender.co.uk for more information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea1e6fdc-1a0f-4af5-bb65-c76468a648fc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £350,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BARNSLEY |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S70 2DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE33 Barnsley |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Barnsley North |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARNSLEY AND DISTRICT CAB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2019 at 08:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea1e6fdc-1a0f-4af5-bb65-c76468a648fc
- 12 Apr 2019 at 09:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0173c923-de93-4341-8dd1-53bec950e3ca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea1e6fdc-1a0f-4af5-bb65-c76468a648fc
  19th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0173c923-de93-4341-8dd1-53bec950e3ca
  12th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.yortender.co.uk

## Provenance

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